Infection Prevention Specialist

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE day shift.

Monday - Friday, no weekends required.

On-Call responsibilities.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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We are seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to:


* Conduct on site infection prevention assessments of healthcare facilities.


* Provide follow-up consultation around mitigation of identified infection prevention gaps.


* Review policies and procedures, national standards to ensure compliance with best practices.


* Consult on infection prevention initiatives and projects across the system.


* Collaborate with the infection prevention leadership team to develop, implement and evaluate the infection prevention and control plan.


* Incorporate improvement processes in collaboration with operational leaders to facilitate change in infection prevention throughout the UW Health System.

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health or other related health field.

Preferred - Master's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health or other related health field.

Work Experience:

Minimum - One (1) year of clinical experience relevant to healthcare infection control

Preferred - Two (2) years of clinical experience relevant to healthcare infection control EPIC Bugsy experience

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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